The March on Wu

[Xuande]

Map:


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Wu Forces: ~Sun Jian 500 Militia Horseman 500 Militia Spearmem 250 Elite Archers 250 Elite Swordsmen 1 Siege Ramp

Militia Forces: ~Unknown Unknown

Morale:

Wu Forces [||||||||||] Militia Forces

Turn Order:
Wu Forces
Militia Forces

Weather: Rainy, a slight drizzle.

[Sun Jian]

As the rain drizzled ever so slightly, the army of Sun Jian marched diligintly, their leader at the head. Normally, the army would be appalled to travel in this dreary weather, but they respected their lord. He bore the weather alongside them, never once stopping to rest unless his army needed to. Finally, after much marching, they reached the river that separated them from their ultimate goal: Wu. Making a temporary camp in the forest, Sun Jian promptly dismounted and issued his orders.

"I want some trees cut down and tied together to make a makeshift bridge, so we can cross the river and attack the city. Elite Troops, guard the Siege Ramp until this task is done. I also want as many pails and buckets as you can make. They don't need to be pretty, they just need to be able to carry water."

The men went to work at once, with Sun Jian himself helping with a tree that was giving the troops a tough time.

[Xuande]

Update:

Wu Forces: ~Sun Jian 500 Militia Horseman 500 Militia Spearmem 250 Elite Archers 250 Elite Swordsmen 1 Siege Ramp

Miltia Forces: ~Unknown 3 Ballistas 500 Light Archers ~Task Force:: Task:: Unknown 500 Light Swordmen

Morale:

Wu Forces [||||||||||]Militia Forces

Events
^{Wu Forces Gain 1 Morale
Militia Forces Gain 1 Morale
Wind Picks Up
Militia Reveals Themselves
Task Force is working on the mountains.
Ballista begin firing bolts that are on fire.
Bridge is 5% Done}

Weather: Rainis dying, but clouds still loom overhead.

[Sun Jian]

As the rain cleared, Sun Jian over the lake, seeing the Balista firing fiery bolts. Sun Jian decided it wise to begin moving his camp. No way he wanted the trees on the mountainside catching fire. Thankfully, the bridge was now underway, and the lack of rain made it easier to work. Also, his buckets had been finished.


"We move camp at once! Pack only food, water, and weapons! If any of those bolts somehow sets a blaze in the forest, we don't want to be caught up in it! One hundred Spear Militia, fill up those buckets with water at the rivers edge, and if the bridge catches fire while under construction, douse the flames by carrying the buckets in a line for faster action! I want four hundred Spear Militia to continue working on the bridge!"

Turning to his remaining forces, Sun Jian continued to bark orders even as he mounted his horse.

"I want 100 Elite Archers and 100 Elite Swordman guarding the workers! The rest of you, move the siege ramp away from the forest!"

With that, all but his Militia Spearmen and 200 of his Elite Troops begin to move out of the forest and out into the open fields.

[Xuande]

Update:

Wu Forces: ~Sun Jian 500 Militia Horseman 500 Militia Spearmem 250 Elite Archers 250 Elite Swordsmen 1 Siege Ramp

Miltia Forces: ~Unknown 3 Ballistas 500 Light Archers 300 Elite Swordmen ~Task Force:: Task:: Unknown 500 Light Swordmen

Events
^{Wu Forces Gain 1 Morale
Militia Forces begin moving.
A wall of fire prevents southern movement from Wu Forces
Ballistas are now defended.
Militia Ambush Troops appear to defend the ballistas.
Bridge is 35% Complete}

Morale:

Wu Forces [||||||||||] Miltia Forces

Weather: Rain is now gone, clouds loom overhead. Wind facing North East. Sun is starting to peak out of the clouds, but very little sunlight.

Time Of Day: 6:45 PM

MH=Militia Horsemen
MS=Militia Spearmen
ES=Elite Swordmen
EA=Elite Archers
SR=Siege Ramp

[Sun Jian]

Sun Jian saw that his situation could have been much worse if he had stayed. This he was glad for. Still, it mean that a retreat to the south would not be possible for a time. This meant that victory had to be his. For now, this meant focusing on the bridge.

"Keep up with the bridge! Ignore the fire, for we do not retreat against such odds: we must move forward! Elite Archers, leave the ramp and workers to the Elite Swords! Advance to the riverbank and fire at the men manning those Ballista!"

[Xuande]

Update:

Casualties: 10 Elite Swordmen (MF) 125 Light Archers (MF) 5 Elite Arhcers (SJ)

Wu Forces: ~Sun Jian 500 Militia Horseman 500 Militia Spearmem 250 Elite Archers 250 Elite Swordsmen 1 Siege Ramp

~Task Force:: Task:: Fire 500 Light Swordmen 1000 Miltia Fire Archers

Events
^{Wu Looses 1 Morale
Task Force begins task
Task Force Task Suceeds
Wu Force are nearly cornered
Bridge is 60% completed}

Morale:

Wu Forces [||||||||||] Miltia Forces

Weather: Small Clouds still remain, but the bulk clouds have dissapated.

Time Of Day: 8:00 PM

MH=Militia Horsemen
MS=Militia Spearmen
ES=Elite Swordmen
EA=Elite Archers
SR=Siege Ramp

[Sun Jian]

Sun Jian laughed as he saw what they were trying to do. They were trying to box his army inside a flame barrier, preventing mobility and escape. Indeed, his men seemed distressed at this. So they were surprised to see him laughing.

"These cowards know nothing of the way my mind works. Normally, a fire barrier would be a great distress to those who need a retreat route: we need no such thing. We are not cornered, cowardly rats! We are Warriora of Wu, tigers of war! We will not be cowed by such a simple thing as fire!"

Turning to his men, he gave off a rallying cry as he drew his sword. His men responded with enthusiasm. This was the leader they knew. A man without fear of death, and a determined general.

"If the flames get too close, douse water on them! The bridge must be completed! Spearmen, get ready for an advance!"

[Xuande]

Update:

Casualties: 45 Elite Archres (SJ) 25 Elite Swordmen (SJ) 50 Militia Horsemen (SJ) 50 Miltia Spearmen (SJ) 50 Militia Fire Archers (MF)

Wu Forces: ~Sun Jian 450 Militia Horseman 450 Militia Spearmem 175 Elite Archers 75 Elite Swordsmen 1 Siege Ramp

Miltia Forces: ~Unknown 3 Ballistas 500 Light Archers 300 Elite Swordmen ~Task Force:: Task:: Fire 500 Light Swordmen 950 Militia Fire Archers

Events
^{Wu Looses 1 Morale
Fires Spread
Task Force suceeds task
Wu Reinforcments will arrive at end of next turn
Wu Forces gain 1 Morale.
Bridge 70% Complete
Wu Forces are cut off from the bridge, halting all ridge production.}

Morale:

Wu Forces [||||||||||] Militia Forces

Weather: All clouds are gone and wind remains the same direction and speed.

Time Of Day: 9:45 PM

MH=Militia Horsemen
MS=Militia Spearmen
ES=Elite Swordmen
EA=Elite Archers
SR=Siege Ramp

NEW TURN ORDER: Wu Forces (Sun Jian) Shu Forces (Ma Chao) Militia Forces

[Sun Jian]

All was chaos. Fire was everywhere, and people were scurrying from place to place like ants, carrying water in buckets. Thankfully, the fire wasn't as severe as it could have been: if it had been completely dry, Sun Jian would have had to abandon the attack before it really even began. Right now, his focus was keeping the bridge doused in water, and crossing to the other side.


"Those men my have us trapped, but with water from the river, we will make a path forward! Archers, return fire! Light your arrows in the inferno before you fire them! Aim for the ballista and enemy archers! Splash water to get to the bridge, then keep it wet from water from the river! We need to cross NOW!!"

[Ma Chao]

Seeing smoke rise into the sky, Ma Chao rallied his troops and began to move faster, only to end up on the hills south of the castle. HE had 460 troops, 200 of them where light soldiers and the others were militiamen. They set up camp on the hills.

[Sorry if it ain't good, culdnt think of anything]

[Xuande]

Update:

Casualties: 25 Elite Swordmen (MF) 1 Ballista (MF) 50 Militia Fire Archers (MF) 50 Light Spearmen (MF)

Wu Forces: ~Sun Jian 450 Militia Horseman 450 Militia Spearmem 175 Elite Archers 75 Elite Swordsmen 1 Siege Ramp

Miltia Forces: ~Unknown 2 Ballistas 375 Light Archers 275 Elite Swordmen ~Task Force:: Task:: Fire 450 Light Swordmen 900 Militia Fire Archers

Events
^{Ma Chao Arrives
Wu Forces Gain 1 Morale
Bridge has been accessed
Catapults start firing.
Bridge is 75% Completed}

Morale:

Wu Forces [||||||||||] Militia Forces

Weather: All clouds are gone and wind remains the same direction and speed.

Time Of Day: 11:00 PM

MH=Militia Horsemen
MS=Militia Spearmen
ES=Elite Swordmen
EA=Elite Archers
SR=Siege Ramp

NEW TURN ORDER: Wu Forces (Sun Jian) Shu Forces (Ma Chao) Militia Forces

[Sun Jian]

Sun Jian smiled. Reinforcements from Shu had just come to aid him. This was a very promising day indeed. Plus, he had managed to clear a path to the bridge and continue work.

"Archers! Alter fire! Take down the catapults! I can stand a little fire: the catapults need to be disarmed!"

With this being said, the leader of Wu rode over to Ma Chao;'s unit in greetings, as well as to reassure them that the flames could easily be dealt with. However, as soon as Sun Jian saw Ma Chao, he knew that this was no ordinary man.

"Greetings, Lord Ma Chao! I am glad to see you! We appreciate the aid!"

[Ma Chao]

Turning his attention to the man, he analyzed him, he tried hard not to be rude, knowing it wasn't a good time. Ma Chao bowed a bit "I thank you, I assume you are the great Lord Sun Jian, or if you prefer, The Tiger of Jiang Dong" said Ma Chao with a smile. He turned to his army and pointed forward, at once, the men began to move in 2 different groups one group had 100 archer militiamen, who were heading towards the bridge as well. The other group were the rest of the militiamen and the ligt soldiers, ready to help out the front lines when needed. "I'm honoured to be fighting alongside you" he said with a bow.

[Xuande]

Update:


Casualties:
None

Coalition Forces: ~Sun Jian 450 Militia Horseman 450 Militia Spearmem 175 Elite Archers 75 Elite Swordsmen 1 Siege Ramp ~Ma Chao 100 Light Archers 100 Light Spearmen 180 Militia Spearmen 80 Militia Swordmen

Miltia Forces: ~Unknown 2 Ballistas 375 Light Archers 275 Elite Swordmen ~Task Force:: Task:: Fire 450 Light Swordmen 900 Militia Fire Archers

Events

^{Catapults start firing at brdge
Ballistas start fring at bridge.
Bridge lights on fire.
Bridge is getting weaker. 70% Completed}

Morale:

Coalition Forces [||||||||||] Militia Forces

Weather: Wind speed grows, causing flames to spread immensly.

Time Of Day: 12:30 AM

~Sun Jian's Key
MH=Militia Horsemen
MS=Militia Spearmen
ES=Elite Swordmen
EA=Elite Archers
SR=Siege Ramp

~Ma Chao's Key
MS=Militia Swordmen
MSP=Militia Spearmen
LA=Light Archers
LS=Light Spearmen

TURN ORDER: Coalition Leader (Sun Jian) Coalition Officer (Ma Chao) Militia Forces